Troubleshooting Instagram Feed App Issues | Help Center | Wix.com (2024)

The Instagram Feed app by Wix is a great way to connect your site to your Instagram account. Display your posts andInstagram Videosin a customizable gallery on your site.

If you're having trouble using the Instagram Feed app, try the troubleshooting steps below for the following situations:

If you see this error in your Editor, it means that your Instagram Feed app has disconnected from your Instagram account. The most common reasons for this are:

  • You've changed your Instagram account password
  • Facebook made some internal updates or changes

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To fix this issue, you need to disconnect your Instagram Feed app and then reconnect it.

  1. Click the Instagram Feed app in your Editor.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Disconnect at the bottom of the Settings panel.
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  4. Click Connect Business Account if you have an Instagram Business account, or Connect Personal Account if you have an Instagram personal account.
  5. Follow the instructions in the pop-up to complete the connection process.

If you previously connected to a personal account and have problems switching to a business account, try disconnecting your account and then connecting your business account.

  1. Click the Instagram Feed app in your Editor.
  2. ClickSettings.
  3. Click Disconnect.
  4. In a new tab, sign out of your Instagram personal account.
  5. Sign in to your Instagram business account.
  6. Go back to your Editor.
  7. Click Connect Profile.
  8. Click Edit Settings in the pop-up.
  9. Click Next.
  10. Select the business page that you want to use.
  11. Click Next.
  12. Click Done.
  13. Click Ok.

You need to convert your Instagram personal account to a business account and connect it to a Facebook page before you can connect it to the Instagram Feed app. Follow the steps below to check that you have converted your personal account into a business account, and convert it if you haven't.

  1. Open your Instagram app.
  2. Go to your profile.
    • If you see View professional dashboard at the top, you already have a business account.
    • If you don't, continue with the steps below.
  3. Tap the options icon Troubleshooting Instagram Feed App Issues | Help Center | Wix.com (3).
  4. Tap Settings.
  5. Tap Account.
  6. Tap Switch account type.
  7. TapSwitch to business account.
  8. Tap Switch.

If you're not seeing the correct content in your feed, go to your Instagram account and make sure that you're signed in to the correct account.

If you're not signed in to the correct account, follow the steps below.

  1. Sign out of the incorrect account.
  2. Sign in to the correct account.
  3. Go back to your Editor.
  4. Select the Instagram Feed app.
  5. ClickSettings.
  6. Click Disconnect at the bottom of the panel.
  7. Click Connect your personal account.
  8. Click Allow.

Your account may get disconnected if there is a connection issue with Instagram, or if you recently changed your Instagram password. Follow the steps below to reconnect your account.

  1. Select the Instagram Feed app in your Editor.
  2. ClickSettings.
  3. ClickConnect Instagram.

Still need help?

If the problem persists, contact us and provide us with the information below.

  • The name or URL of your Wix site.
  • The name and version of the web browser you're using.
  • The name and version of your computer's operating system.
  • A description of the steps you've taken so that we can recreate the issue on our end
  • A screenshot of the issue
  • A screenshot of your console view:
    1. Open an incognito window in Google Chrome (Ctrl+Shift+N).
    2. Sign in to Wix and try to open your Editor.
    3. Go to your Instagram Feed app.
    4. Connect to your Instagram account.
    5. Use the keyboard shortcutCtrl+Shift+J(on PC) orCmd+Option+J(on Mac). Note: If the shortcut doesn't work, you can right-click, and click Inspect.
    6. Click theConsoletab at the top of the panel and refresh the page (F5).Troubleshooting Instagram Feed App Issues | Help Center | Wix.com (4)
    7. Take ascreenshotof this tab.

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FAQs

Why is my Instagram feed not showing on my Wix website? ›

You need to convert your Instagram personal account to a business account and connect it to a Facebook page before you can connect it to the Instagram Feed app. Follow the steps below to check that you have converted your personal account into a business account, and convert it if you haven't.

Why isn't my Instagram feed working? ›

Always try restarting your phone or tablet first if you're having trouble with Instagram. If restarting your device doesn't help, please try using Instagram both on Wi-Fi and on your mobile data connection to see if the problem is because of a weak Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.

How do I reconnect Instagram to Wix? ›

To reconnect your Instagram account:

Select the Instagram Business Account(s) you want to connect and click Next. (Optional) Click the toggle next to each option you want to enable. Select the checkbox next to the Facebook Page(s) you want to connect. Click Next.

Can you add Instagram feed to Wix website? ›

Add the Instagram Feed app to your site from the Wix App Market and connect it to your personal account. Have more than one Instagram account? Make sure you log into the account you want to display on your site before connecting the account. Click Add Apps on the left side of the editor.

What is the best Instagram feed app for Wix? ›

InstaShow is the best Instagram plugin for Wix, which makes it possible to build splendid galleries out of Instagram pictures and video clips. When you add Instagram Feed to Wix, you can decorate and enhance your website concerning its interactivity.

How do I get my Instagram feed on my website? ›

From the post or profile you'd like to embed, tap in the top right. Tap Embed, then tap Copy Embed Code. Note: If you don't see Embed, the post or account may be private or may have Embeds turned off and cannot be embedded. The embed code will now be copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into your HTML editor.

Why isn't my Instagram feed showing new posts? ›

Your feed shows recent photos uploaded by you and the people you follow. If there aren't any photos in your Instagram feed when you tap , it's possible that you either aren't following anyone on Instagram or the people you're currently following haven't added any new posts since you last checked.

How to fix couldn't refresh feed on Instagram? ›

If you're having this error, the first thing you can do is update your Instagram app to the latest version. To update your app on both iPhone or Android devices, go to your app store (if you're an iPhone user) or your Play Store (if you're an Android user) and search for the Instagram app.

How to fix Instagram feed algorithm? ›

Short answer: No, you can't "reset" the Instagram algorithm. However, there are a couple ways you can refresh the content shown in your feed: By clearing your search history. By tapping "Not Interested" on suggested posts.

How do I restore my Wix page? ›

Restoring your site from the Editor
  1. Click Site at the top of Editor X.
  2. Select Site History.
  3. Use the list to find the Wix Editor version you want to restore.
  4. Click the Arrow icon next to the relevant revision.
  5. Review the revision to make sure it's the one you want to restore.
  6. Click Restore.

How do I remove Instagram from Wix? ›

To disconnect your account:
  1. Open the Wix Owner App.
  2. Select a site from the drop-down at the top (if you have more than one).
  3. Tap Manage at the bottom.
  4. Tap Media Manager under Tools & Settings.
  5. Tap Connected apps.
  6. Tap the More Actions icon in the top right.
  7. Tap Manage apps.
  8. Tap Disconnect next to the relevant app.

Why is my Instagram page not found on the Web? ›

The Page Not Found error on Instagram is a result of various factors. They include trying to access a deactivated account, using a broken link, or accessing a profile that has blocked you.

Why is my Instagram page not available on the Web? ›

If you have an unstable internet connection, Instagram will fail to properly load the content and display the error message. You can try restarting your router or switch to a different Wi-Fi network to fix an unstable Wi-Fi connection.

Why can't I see Instagram on Web? ›

If Instagram servers are having a rough day, you won't be able to access the service on both mobile and web. To check the current status of Instagram, you can rely on Downdetector. Simply visit the website and search for Instagram. If you notice heavy spikes of outage, that confirms the issue from Instagram's side.

How do I add social media feed to my Wix website? ›

How to add social media feeds on Wix pages
  1. Go to the section of your Wix site where you want to add the social stream. ...
  2. Search for Social Media on the search bar and select “Social Media Feed” by POWR app.
  3. Click on the “Add to Site” button. ...
  4. Now you will notice the app is loaded with a box on your Wix website section.
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